Letters: Breen's scene on Calvary

In response to Steve Breen’s Good Friday cartoon (Editorial, April 6): If he is comparing the current president of the United States with Jesus Christ by linking the president’s questioning of the Supreme Court’s constitutional authority to overturn any legislation passed by Congress, he is way off the mark.

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I need not even begin to show [there is] no comparison between the two men as leaders, but I will remind Mr. Breen and the readers of the U-T San Diego, that Jesus Christ did not advocate challenging the power structure at that time (Rome). Instead, when challenged by the high priests, he reminded them that they were to “render unto Caesar what is Caesar’s and render unto God what is God’s.” This doesn’t sound like a petulant president or a community organizer to me.

Although I found Breen’s cartoon depiction of Christ’s crucifixion as a “failed leader” completely offensive on multiple levels, I was surprised that he didn’t use the cartoon to promote his perspectives on race in America.

If he had kept to his usual constructs, his caption would have been: “Someone should have told him that wearing a hoodie in a white neighborhood was dangerous.” – William Lolli, Escondido

The cartoon depicting the crucified Jesus Christ with the caption “Someone should have told him successful leaders don’t challenge the power structure…” is in incredibly poor taste, the implied message being Jesus was not a successful leader.

I found this cartoon to be extremely offensive. Right before Easter – really? Exceptionally poor judgment! – Bruce H. Hartman, San Diego

Steve Breen’s poignant cartoon depicting Christ’s crucifixion and comparing it to Barack Obama’s “suffering” – all I can say is wow! I only hope it doesn’t offend Obama, who may not appreciate being compared to Jesus, who, as we all know, doesn’t even come close to measuring up to Obama in terms of historical significance to mankind.

Also, Breen needs to understand that Obama is not challenging the “power structure” or “status quo.” He is challenging the Constitution, as he has no patience for any system of checks and balances that interfere with his reshaping of America. – Mike O’Rourke, El Cajon

Is nothing sacred for your newspaper any longer?

Shame on you for politicizing the death of Christ. For millions of Christians, Easter is the holiest of holidays. While we celebrate Christ’s birth, more importantly, his death and resurrection exemplifies the fact that, as the son of God, he died for us. And he came to Earth knowing that he would die for us.

I realize that not every “cartoon” needs to be funny; however, your editorial staff might consider using some secular constraint and honor the religious beliefs of many around the world.

The U-T San Diego has shamed itself again. – Serena Contreras, San Diego

If Steve Breen had read the book, he must have forgotten that Jesus Christ did know that the “power structure” would “cross him” if he continued his quest. Successful leaders are not judged by the length of their life. They are judged by what they accomplish during the length of their life.